When was the last time you had a dental checkup? Most individuals need a dental check-up every six months. If you have an increased risk for oral diseases, we advise you to receive an examination every four months. Welcome to Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman Christopher Bowman, DDS, of Advanced Dentistry of…
Restorative dentistry
Implants or Traditional Dentures? Ask Yourself These Questions When Choosing
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
If you want to restore your smile due to extensive tooth loss, you have an essential decision. Will you choose standard dentures? Will you choose tooth implants? There is no contest when you consider the advantages of dental implants from Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte. Let’s compare conventional removable dentures and dental implant procedures. Feel Dentures…
I Evaluate Your Teeth – You Evaluate Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte
Hello, friends and neighbors in Charlotte! Welcome to our dentistry blog at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Chris Bowman. This site is for my admired patients and anyone in the Charlotte area who is looking for a local experienced and friendly general and family dentist. We are taking new patients at Advanced Dentistry of…
Say Goodbye To Old Amalgam Fillings
Can you recall what your teeth looked like before you had your first cavity? When you opened your mouth to laugh or yawn, the people with you could see only pearly white molar surfaces. (Unless, of course, you had been munching Oreos.) Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman can help restore that…
Danger Zone! 5 Signs Of Gum Disease
Here is some important news for anyone who cares about their dental health: periodontal disease, or gum disease, is a primary cause of tooth loss among adults. There is also evidence that it is associated with heart disease. Fortunately, this problem is easy to treat if it is discovered in the early stages. What warning signs…
Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman Performs Emergency Root Canals
At Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman, we perform emergency root canals. Though this procedure strikes fear into the hearts of many men and women, they should be more afraid of not having a root canal. What is a root canal? When a tooth becomes badly infected or decayed, a qualified dentist…
The Five Stages of a Cavity
You may have heard that once tooth enamel is eroded, it’s gone forever. This is partially true, but in the earliest stage of enamel erosion, a cavity can be reversed. Reverse a cavity before it needs a filling If you can restrict cavities in young children, there’s a better chance that their teeth can stay…
What Is Crown Lengthening?
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Restorative dentistry
Perfect smiles created at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman often require crown lengthening. Crown lengthening surgery is a safe and effective procedure that exposes more of the visible part of the tooth. Some patients undergo crown lengthening surgery at Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte – Dr. Christopher A. Bowman to alter their…
Are Dental Implants Experimental?
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
No. Dental implants have been placed in millions of people. Some studies have revealed a success rate as high as 98%. Dental implants have been perfected and tested If you don’t follow the dental industry, you may not be aware that dental implants have been used since the 1960’s. According to the American Academy of…
The Advantages of Implant-Retained Dentures
Categories: Dental Implants, Restorative dentistry
Are you trading your traditional dentures for implant-stabilized dentures? Implant-retained or implant-stabilized dentures both provide various merits over traditional dentures. Secure in the mouth—no slipping Offers up to 100% natural chewing function The upper denture doesn’t cover as much of the palate This helps patients taste food more easily. (Hooray!) More comfortable When dentures are…
